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samurai that lost his Daimyo; they carry great shame and roam about the land.

Period spanning from 1185- 1333 A.D. Feudal Japan began in this period, and the first shogunate was appointed.The Mongols invaded twice but were repelled by Kamikaze Typhoon. Zen Buddhism Flourished and wars drained the economy.

a political and social system that developed during the Middle Ages; nobles offered protection and land in return for service

Supreme military commander

Period was between 794 and 1185 A.D. Government consisted of an emperor who had no real power, and the lords of the land- who did have the power. Chinese influence slowed and eventually stopped during this period and Japan began to develop its own culture. The first novel was written during this period (the tale of Genji) as well as the Pillow Book, a journal about court life. Beauty was highly regarded as well. The economy declined in this period, due to war and the rice paddies were controlled by the government.

5 Matching questions

Yamato Dynasty

Emperor Go-Toba

Seppuku

Kamikaze

Shogunate

aDivine Wind that saved the Japanese from the Mongol invasion.

b1183-1198 A.D.(years of reign) A Kamakura period emperor.

cPeriod spanning from 300-710 A.D. Government was influenced by the mandate of heaven and the 17 article constitution was written during this period. The Chinese influenced this period with Buddhism, Confucianism and the Chinese calendar. The economy consisted of Agriculture and trade, as well as a tax system.

dThe Japanese system of centralized government under a shogun, who exercised actual power while the emperor was reduced to a figurehead.

eRitual suicide or disembowelment in Japan; commonly known in West as hara-kiri; demonstrated courage and a means to restore family honor.

5 Multiple choice questions

a mix of Chinese characters with the original Japanese writing

Kanji

Kana

Samurai

Ronin

code of the warrior; obligation to honor & defend emperor, country, and family; willing to volunteer in suicide missions(kamikaze)

Shinto

Shogunate

Bushido Code

Shogun

Woman given credit for writing the world's first novel, The Tale of Genji.

Kamikaze

Samurai

Lady Murasaki

Nara Period

A Japanese religion (the original Japanese religion) whose followers believe that all things in the natural world are filled with divine spirits

Shinto

Shogun

Daimyo

Shogunate

A journal written in the Heian period that described court life.

Shogun

Prince Shotoku

Tale of Genji

Pillow Book

5 True/False questions

17 Article Constitution → Japanese regent, he was one of Japan's greatest leaders. He was influential in bringing Buddhism and Chinese ideas to Japan. He also wrote the 17 Article Constitiution

True False

Tale of Genji → a mix of Chinese characters with the original Japanese writing

True False

Samurai → Japanese Characters

True False

Daimyo → A Japanese religion (the original Japanese religion) whose followers believe that all things in the natural world are filled with divine spirits

True False

Prince Shotoku → A journal written in the Heian period that described court life.